Local authors such as Sue Allan, Margaret Dickinson, Kate Walker and Stephen Wade will also star in the lineup.

As well as regular talks, there will also be a children’s day on May 14, including storytelling, workshops and activities for all the family.

Patron of the festival Sir Andrew Motion said: “Lincoln Book Festival is a bold and ambitious programme that brings very interesting and enjoyable events into the region and also excitingly connects the region with itself and the wide world.”

To get the full line up of events, visit the programme on Lincoln Book Festival’s official page.